These scholars have agreed to comment on their study of Russian history and culture.  Their responses are also part of the HIS 241 / HIS 242, History of Russia, course sequence at Northern Virginia Community College.

Robert Massie, author of Peter the Great:  His Life and World (1986) [*.pdf file].  Also available as a *.doc.

Samuel Baron, author of Plekhanov:  Father of Russian Marxism (1963) [*.pdf file].  Also available as a *.doc.

Joseph Frank, author of Dostoevsky (5 vols., 1976-2002) [*.pdf file].  Also available as a *.doc.

Nicholas Riasanovsky, author of A History of Russia (7 editions, 1963-2005) [*.pdf file].  Also available as a *.doc.

Abbott Gleason, author of Young Russia (1980) [*.pdf file].  Also available as a *.doc.